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Social Welfare Courses

Social welfare courses can help you learn about policy analysis, community development, social justice frameworks, and program evaluation. You can build skills in advocacy, needs assessment, and resource allocation to effectively support diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like data analysis software, case management systems, and community engagement platforms, that support implementing social programs and measuring their impact.

Popular Social Welfare Courses and Certifications


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    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Ethics, Development Testing

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Infection Control, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health And Safety Standards, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Telecommuting, Communication Strategies, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Online Advertising, Advertising, Budgeting, Social Media Management, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Surveys, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, World History, Governance, Ancient History, Labor Law, European History, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Philanthropy, Community Development, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Content Optimization, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Peer Review, Writing, Constructive Feedback, AI literacy, Concision, Process Development, Personal Attributes, Intercultural Competence, Job Analysis, Editing, Content Optimization, Goal Setting, Proofreading, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Communication Planning, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Project Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Management Reporting, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
  • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
  • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera
  • Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva: Coursera
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
  • Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations: ESSEC Business School
  • Creating Engaging Content for Facebook: Coursera

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